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Four Portrait Sketches (from Sketchbook)

Thomas Sully

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray rectangular sketch on paper with rounded corners. Four figures sketched with black lines. The figure on far left sits on a chair, facing right. The figure on far right sits on a chair, facing viewer. Figure on bottom faces right. Figure on upper-left standing, facing viewer. Figures have minimal facial features and simple clothing. Paper has darker spots and lines throughout. A white border surrounds the sketch.

Artwork Details

Date
1810–20
Medium
Ink, wash, on paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 468 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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